Our Staff

Doctor

Mary Sue Lux D.V.M.

Hi, I am Dr. Mary Sue Lux. I grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and received my veterinary degree in 1986 from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. I am the owner of the Westosha Veterinary Hospital. My husband Mark owns and operates the Paris Pet Crematory, helping our clients at the end of their pet's life.

I really love veterinary medicine and taking care of all of your pets. Over the years I have met so many wonderful and caring pet owners that really have also become my friends. I enjoy working up medical cases and performing surgery. I have extra experience working greyhounds and whippets. I am proud of our dental program and our digital radiology center.

My life is full and busy these days with a menagerie of four dogs, Indy, Squirt, Jackson and Czarsky, two cats, Cicely, Jeremy, and two horses, Tari and Fire. My husband Mark, and I have three children, D'Angelo, Todora and David. I am happy to show off pictures of them anytime! We enjoy hiking, swimming, biking and when I can, I like to relax with a good novel.

Westosha Veterinary Hospital is a compassionate "family" of animal care givers. We are all here to help you and your beloved pets.

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Jen Thelen D.V.M.

Hello! I am Dr. Jen Thelen. I have been with Westosha Veterinary Hospital since June of 1999. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, receiving my docterate in Veterinary Medicine. I completed my undergraduate studies in Animal Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. I enjoy many aspects of veterinary medicine and have a strong interest in ultrasound, internal medicine and dermatology.

I grew up on a beef farm in Shawano, Wisconsin, which is about 3 hours north of Salem. I have 2 sisters, 3 nephews and a niece. I was married in December of 2002 to Brett Osgood. He is a small animal veterinarian practicing in Milwaukee. We are blseed with two wild little boys, Jack and Luke. Together we share our lives with a Bullmastiff named Maggie and our two tuxedo cats, Tyler and Dupa. I miss having a horse in the area since one of my favorite pass times is riding. I also love to read, garden and spend as much time as possible outdoors.

I hope to see you soon at the clinic. You will find we are all very passionate about animals and strive to ensure your pets health and well being.

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Dr. Brenda Juleen D.V.M. , D.V.M.

Greetings! I am Dr. Brenda Juleen. I am originally from the small town of Waunakee, WI. I attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and received my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. There are many aspects of Veterinary Medicine that I find rewarding but I especially enjoy animal behavior and dentistry.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, friends and pets (Buster bunny, my cat Salem, and leopard gecko named Cleo.) I have a daughter, Brinlee, born September, 2009 whom is getting into everything. I love being a mom and enjoy watching her grow. I also like to find any excuse to cook and bake for others, and I love to travel. I look forward to meeting you and your beloved companions in the near future.

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Dr. Kristine Kistner D.V.M. , D.V.M.

Krisitne grew up in Sussex, Wisconsin. Having almost every pet imaginable, she knew she wanted to become a Veterinarian. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where completed her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and zoology. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, also from the UW-Madison. Dr. Kistner has been with Westosha Veterinary Hospital since 2007. Although she enjoys the many different areas of veterinary medicine, she has a special interest in working up internal medicine cases and client education.

When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She shares her life with her husband Steve, a talented goldsmith, and brigade of "children" which includes 4 mixed-breed dogs (Bella, Jada, Harley, and Jake), 3 cats (Gwen, Star, and Pumpkin), Daffodil the Holland lop, Loki the bearded dragon, Monty the Ball Python, and Norman the California King snake.

Kristine and her husband are very active and adventurous! They love to travel any chance they get, and when the weather is nice you will find them outdoors, camping, canoeing, hiking, and scuba diving.
Monica Holt, D.V.M. , DVM

Dr. Monica Holt was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. She did her undergraduate studies and received her veterinary medical degree from the University of Missouri in 2003. She worked in small animal private practice in St. Louis, Mo and Port Washington, Wisconsin before joining Westosha Animal Hospital in 2009.
Dr. Holt is a member of Phi Zeta Honors Society, the Milwaukee Veterinary Medical Association, and the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association. She finds many aspects of small animal veterinary medicine rewarding, but especialy enjoys internal medicine, ultrasonograpy, and ophthalmology. She enjoys attending continuing education conferences to keep current on medical advances in order to provide the best possible care for her patients.
In her time away from the hospital, Dr. Holt likes to read, exercise, watch movies, and spend time with her husband, who also is a veterinarian. Her house is filled with a Miniature Schnauzer named Luna, and two cats, Jasmine and Penny.

Management

Lisa Work

I am the hospital administrator, joining Westosha Veterinary in January 2009. Veterinary Medicine has been a part of my life for the past 25 years and continues to challenge me on a daily basis. I truly enjoy my job and my co-worker's. There are no two days the same, which keeps me on my toes.
My spare time is filled with my 3 children and 2 grandchildren. I also enjoy traveling, music, and cooking.

Technician

Sharrin Dixon QVDT

Sharrin has been with us since 2001 but many of you already knew her because she was a pet groomer in the area for many years. Sharrin has two pets, Nemo, a hound/shepherd mix and J.T., a yellow lab.

Sharrin is a very caring person with our hospitalized patients. She says she enjoys talking with clients and listening to all the interesting stories they have to tell about their pets.

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Diane Masi QVDT

Diane has been with us since 1989 and is still going with great enthusiasm! She loves her work, especially assisting in surgery, taking radiographs and performing laboratory tests. Diane has a special talent for drawing blood and placing intravenous catheters, she rarely misses! She also works well with dogs that are scared and difficult to handle. She finds a way to make friends with those "special needs" pets. When she is not working, she enjoys playing pool in a league, pet sitting, and spending time with her doberman Tyler.

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Samantha Adamik QVDT

Samantha has been here at Westosha Veterinary Hospital since 2003. She has been working with animals her entire life. Along with her own pets she is always fostering pets for different rescue groups. Her daughter, Star, shares her love for all their various critters. Sam also has extensive experience in dog grooming and training.

Samantha started with Westosha as a receptionist and has been able to pursue her multiple interests in Veterinary medicine now trained as a Veterinary technician. She loves your pets and gives the best possible care during their visit or stay here at Westosha Veterinary Hospital.
Karen Swanson CVT , Certified Technician

Karen came to the Westosha Veterinary Hospital with 24 years of animal health care experience. She has been with us since May of 2002. Karen is a Certified Technician in the State of Wisconsin. Her husband, Paul is retired from the Navy, and therefore she has worked all over the country. Karen brings many ideas and experiences to our hospital. She shares her home with her husband Paul, and their cats Sinatra, Little Guy,Lil Red Baron and Mr.PIB.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Karen volunteers for the American Red Cross, Navy Marine Corps Releif Society and USO. She enjoys reading, gardening, with an eye to bird habitat, swimming and hiking. Paul & Karen are also enjoying their 1st grandson as of April 2006. She enjoys veterinary medicine because of the ever expanding knowledge and experience it provides.
Trish Rieschl

Hi my name is Trish and I joined the Westosha team in February 2006. I have always loved working with animals. Currently I have six "kids" I share my home with. One goofy Rottweiler named Lucas, a spunky pug named Layla Rae, 2 senoir cats Nugget and Salem, and 2 young cats Slim and Diva.  I love veterinary medicine because there is always a chance to learn and experience something new.
     We have a great staff here at Westosha and work wonderfully together.  I enjoy getting to know all the patients and clients that come here.  In addition to my love for animals I enjoy movies, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Melissa Roatch QVDT , QVDT

Hi, my name is Melissa. I've been with Westosha since August of 2006. I have previously worked in the human medical field, but have always wanted to pursue a career working with animals. Westosha Veterinary Hospital has given me the opportunity to join and learn from an amazing team.
I attended horse shoeing school in 2002, certified equine massage therapist in 2006, and most recent I was certified as a veterinary dental technician.
My boyfriend Ken and I share our lives with our 7 yr. old doberman Deago, our 1 yr. old cat Rocco, and also our 6 yr. old horse Shyann.
I am also a proud sister to a wonderful younger brother named Bryan who is currently serving our country in Iraq.
Summer Daugherty

Summer and her fiance' both enjoy traveling, live music and camping, with their lab Bailey.
Her philosophy for everyday is to treat every pet as if it where her own. What she really treasure about working at Westosha is how well everyone gets along. Having fun, yet getting the job done right in a caring fashion.
Heather Carr; CVT , CVT

Heather began working at Westosha Veterinary Hospital in the Spring of 2009.
She has over 9 years in animal healthcare experience.
Heather is currently a Certified Veterinary Technician in the State of Wisconsin and
has been serving in the United States Army & Army National Guard for 13 years.
Heather has two cats, Tang & Jack, and one dog, Coco.
Sue Hill

My name is Sue Hill. I've been working as a veterinary technician since 1999. I've worked in both day practices and emergency clinics. They both are very interesting and rewarding fields. I enjoy working at Westosha Veterinary Hospital because it is a busy clinic with a variety of interesting cases. All of the clients and co-workers are great to work with.
When I am not working my days are filled with my 3 kids, When I am not with them, I fill the remainder of my spare time with my 4 cats, Panda, Minx, Mischief (who lives up to his name), and Tigger. I also adopted a stray pitt bull, Kyle, from Westosha Veterinary Hospital just shortly after I started working there. He is a great dog! Just in case that wasn't enough I also have a horse, Dreamer, who loves to "day dream". I try to ride him every chance I can get.
I enjoy being busy and I love working with animals, hence the profession I have chosen.
Mrs. Wendy Schoenke , QVDT
Michelle Sanchez

Originally from Door County, I graduated from UW-Madison in 2001 with a BS in Art. I got into the Veterinary world while living in Charlevoix, Michigan before moving to this area with my husband in 2004. Together we have Eve, a Weimaraner, Ruger, a Redboned Coonhound, and Pita our cat. The best part of my job is seeing all our different patients, and working with animals on a daily basis! I love going to Brewers' games and of course Badger football!

Reception

Cindi Reavis

Cindi has been a receptionist with us since 1997 and really enjoys her time spent with clients and their pets.She says " the human-animal bond I encounter on a daily basis vividly colors my life". Cindi experiences this same bond at home as well, with her dogs, Tanner, Sunshine, Seamus and Emma, her cats Spoo Spider, Mr. Buckets, Ellie, and Pepper, her birds Tobey, Taco, Marguerite and her horses Andy, Jesse, Belle, Harley, and Eddie, along with a barage of geese, ducks and chickens. Her husband of over 25 years, Bob has no choice but to share her passion for animals and her daughter Jenna is an avid horse lover. Cindi likes to spend her free time with her "critters" and finds the time she spends with them brings her laughter, enjoyment and a quiet perspective on life in our hectic society. She describes herself as a self-proclaimed "animal addict"!

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Charlie (Nancy) Janus

Charlie has been with Westosha Veterinary Hospital since 1997. She also is the proud grandmother of 2 girls. Melina and Keira She has a son Rick, and daughter-law Aimee.
She is a true horse lover and likes to spend time with her quarter horse "Little Bit". She also has ttwo cats at home, Rocky&,Squirt, Before coming to us Charlie was a surgical technician for 30 yrs.. at various hospitals. .
In addition to riding her horse, Charlie enjoys gardening and cooking & the great outdoors.

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Sabrina Moran

Hi! I'm Sabrina.I started in 2005 and really enjoy working here at Westosha Veterinary Hospital. My husband, George, 5 children, Brandon, Joshua, Timothy, Alysha, and Sean, and I share our home with my mom, Dianna, who helps with our children. We also share our home with a dog, Tigger, 3 cats, Tiger, Meicos, and Cocoa, a bird named Freckles, and a guinea pig Jackie.

The best part of my job is the interaction with people and animals. My goal is to continue working with animals, and someday I'd like to work towards becoming a veterinary technician.
Jennifer Gordon

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am a receptionist at Westosha. I have been with Westosha for 2 1/2 years and really enjoy meeting the clients and their pets.
My husband Allan and I have two daughters, Jessie who is a tech at another vet and Samie, who is in college.
We have 3 dogs, Minnie, Taz, and Brandy, one rabbit, Louie , and 2 firebelly toads, Freckle and Speckle.
I look forward to seeing you and your pets here at Westosha.
Gloria Wieterzak

Gloria has been at Westosha Veterinary Hospital since 1996. Gloria has two children, and 3 grandchildren.
In her free time she loves spending time with her grandchildren and family. She enjoys seeing our clients and their pets, which some have been coming here for years. In her spare time she loves cooking, painting, decorating especially decorating our clinic.
Jennifer Millligan
Fiona London